Project Management Theory and Practice, Second Edition by Gary L. Richardson

By Gary L. Richardson

Updated to mirror the undertaking administration Institute’s (PMI’s) Project administration physique of information (PMBOK® Guide), 5th Edition, the hot variation of this bestselling textbook keeps to supply a pragmatic and up to date review of venture administration conception. Project administration conception and perform, moment version explains undertaking administration thought utilizing language that's effortless to understand.

The publication integrates the organizational atmosphere that surrounds a undertaking to provide the well-rounded wisdom of theories, organizational concerns, and human habit had to deal with real-world tasks successfully. This version contains a new bankruptcy on Stakeholder administration, that is a brand new wisdom sector lined within the new PMBOK® Guide. It additionally presents up-to-date references and a brand new streamlined association of chapters. There are numerous project-related version frameworks backed by way of PMI®, and lots of of those are coated during this textual content. in particular, the ebook details:



  • Work breakdown buildings (WBS)

  • Earned price administration (EVM)

  • Enterprise undertaking administration (EPMO)

  • Portfolio administration (PPM)

  • Professional accountability and ethics

For some of the significant sections, the PMI worldwide Accreditation curriculum studying targets were tailored with permission of PMI and used to steer the content material. packed with end-of-chapter questions, scheduling and budgeting difficulties, and scoping initiatives, this article is perfect for lecture room use and crucial analyzing for a person looking venture administration certification. The booklet additionally contains pattern empirically orientated worksheets that show a variety of administration selection and analysis-oriented instruments.

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